Potato Crop: Current Developments

Potato is one of the world’s main food crops which is grown for its edible tubers. It is a temperate crop which is a perennial in the nightshade family. It is also known as Solanum tuberosum. Potatoes are a rich source of vitamin C, vitamin B1, starch and carbohydrates. Essential amino acids such as tryptophane, leucine, and isoleucine are found within it in large quantities. Depending upon the variety, potato plants can grow upto 24 inches in height. The leaves of potato plants die after the formation of fruits, flowers and tuber. There are around 4000 varieties of potatoes which are often differentiated on the basis of their starch content into baking and boiling potatoes. They can grow in almost every type of soil except saline and alkaline soil. From theories to research to practical applications, case studies related to all contemporary topics of relevance to this field have been included in this book. It is a vital tool for all researching or studying potato crops as it gives incredible insights into emerging trends and concepts. Those in search of information to further their knowledge will be greatly assisted by this book.